Kingfisher Hollow Dam, located in Clinton, Iowa, is a private-owned structure on the TR-ELK RIVER with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Built in 1974 by Arthur Ladehoff of USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at 8 feet high and spans 2050 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet and a surface area of 12.2 acres, the dam serves as a low hazard potential structure with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3.
Managed by the Iowa DNR, Kingfisher Hollow Dam is state-regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced for safety and compliance. The spillway, categorized as uncontrolled, has a width of 0 feet. Despite not having an official condition rating, the dam is deemed to be in good condition and currently does not have an Emergency Action Plan or Inundation Maps prepared. With its picturesque setting and recreational opportunities, Kingfisher Hollow Dam is a must-visit destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
2050 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
TR-ELK RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12.2 |
Drainage Area |
1.79 |
Nid Storage |
108 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
8 |
Mississippi River At Clinton
|
24000cfs |
Apple River Near Hanover
|
110cfs |
Maquoketa River Near Maquoketa
|
569cfs |
Wapsipinicon River Near De Witt
|
559cfs |
North Fork Maquoketa River Near Fulton
|
245cfs |
Elkhorn Creek Near Penrose
|
44cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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South Sabula Lakes County Park
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Army Corps of Engineers' Causeway
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Green Island Lake-DNR
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